"Bony thorax is intact" means that the bones of the chest, including the ribs and sternum, are whole and undamaged. This phrase is often used in medical contexts, such as during physical examinations or radiology reports, to indicate that there are no fractures or injuries to the bones of the chest.
The open structure of the bony thorax allows for flexibility in breathing movements, such as during inhalation and exhalation. It also provides protection for vital organs, such as the heart and lungs, by encasing them within the rib cage. Additionally, the open structure facilitates the attachment of muscles that aid in respiratory function and movement of the upper body.
"Grossly intact posterior elements" typically refers to the structures of the spine at the back part of the vertebrae, including the laminae, facets, and spinous processes, being fully preserved without any significant damage or disruption. This term is often used in medical imaging reports to describe the condition of the bony structures in the spine.
The bony prominence of the elbow, on the upper end of the ulna.
There are typically 12 pairs of ribs in the thorax, which means there are 24 rib joints in total in the thorax.
The bony part of the head is the skull.
When referring to a radiographic image, or x-ray, bony thorax is intact simply refers to the bones are present without fracture. This means that there is no pathological condition or abnormalities found.
On a chest x-ray, this means that the bones are seen as normal, without pathology.
In radiology interpretations, this is terminology meaning that the soft tissue and bony thorax is normal. (Since there are normal age-related changes, the reading is customarily reported with this kind of phrase.)
Well, aren't you a poet with those medical terms? "Unremarkable" just means there's nothing exciting going on in the bony thorax - no fractures, tumors, or other abnormalities. It's like saying your morning toast is plain - not much to write home about, but at least everything's in one piece.
The scapula
heart, ribs, and sternum
the clavicle
Ribs and sternum
ribs and sternum
The coxa are inferior to the thorax. Both are bony, and can be described as neither superficial nor deep in relation to each other.
The bony thorax protects the heart and liver. Wrong... the bone thorax protects the heart and LUNGS as it also allows the respiratory muscle to create a vacuum that will draw air into the lungs. while the Ribs withing in the bone thorax will protect not only the thoracic organs, but as well the spleen, most of the liver and to some extent the kidneys.
The sternum, or breastbone, is the central bone of the thorax. It lies in the middle of the chest and articulates with the ribs through the costal cartilages.